Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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